Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Reeling device – With spring motor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2008-12-02
Kim, Sang (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Reeling device
With spring motor
C242S376100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07458537
ABSTRACT:
A tape measure includes a post with at least first and second arms spaced from one another to form a longitudinal slot having an end aperture for coupling with a tape blade retraction spring. The post distal end anchors to a housing sidewall via a fastener, and a fastener engagement region of the post extends from the aperture to the fastener's terminus. A distinct reinforcing collar is disposed about the post's distal portion and acts to limit movement of the arms away from one another. The collar may overly the post for at least half of the fastener engagement region and/or may abut a shoulder on the post. The fastener may have a first pullout resistance level without the collar present and a second higher pullout resistance level, advantageously double or more, with the collar present. Also, methods of assembly are described.
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Beckwith Jonathan S.
Critelli James M.
Coats & Bennett PLLC
Cooper Brands, Inc.
Kim Sang
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